Dominant varieties
White
Antão Vaz, Arinto, Roupeiro, Perrum, Rabo de Ovelha, Trincadeira das Pratas, Alicante Branco
Red
Aragonez, Castelão, Trincadeira, Alfrocheiro, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Grand Noir, Moreto and Tina Caiada
Alentejo
A wine to be enjoyed slowly, like the Alentejo landscape.
The Alentejo is known for its undulating plains, interrupted in the north by the Serra de São Mamede. The soils alternate between schist, clay, marble, granite and limestone, an unusual diversity that, with the warm climate, gives the grapes a unique flavour. A secret discovered by the Romans and, from the 12th century, by the royal power and religious orders that encouraged winegrowing in this region.
Start the itinerary at the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park, with the perfect combination of the cultural and natural heritage of Portalegre, Castelo de Vide, with its ancient Jewish quarter, and the walled town of Marvão, on the highest point in the Alentejo. The freshness of the mountains and the old vines on the slopes give the wine a much appreciated complexity.
Heading south, you must stop in Évora, a World Heritage city, where you can’t miss a good dinner. Nearby, schedule wine tastings in wineries, appreciating examples of architecture and innovation. Visit Estremoz, Arraiolos, known for its embroidered carpets, and Elvas, which fortifications, classified by UNESCO, protected the border for centuries. Let yourself be surprised by the megalithic heritage framed by the landscape of cork oaks, a tree that is an ex-libris of the Alentejo.
Close to Reguengos, one of the most expressive production areas, do not miss the climb to the walls of Monsaraz. In this privileged area for observation of the night sky, the wine will taste better at a picnic by the Alqueva lake at sunset.
Visit the wineries that will welcome you with open doors to taste regional specialities. You will find them in Borba, Redondo, Vidigueira, Granja-Amareleja or Moura.
Alentejo wine is perfect to accompany meat dishes, which are famous, the Mediterranean diet, apparently simple but exquisite, with the aromatic herbs, bread and olive oil of the region, and the tasty sheep and goat cheeses.
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Local Tip
Alentejo is a land of bread and wine, of olive oil, of cork
by António Maçanita
The Alentejo is a land of bread and wine, of olive oil, of cork, among many other things. It's not one of those wine regions where you only see vines! And that is so great! We have sun and soil in abundance, it is water that is lacking and it is water that dictates the occupation of the territory.
Discover the experiences that the Alentejo region has to offer
Discovery
Have fun with your family at Adega José de Sousa
In this experience for the whole family, at Adega José de Sousa, in addition to the guided tour, tasting of regional products and wine tasting for adults, children will have a juice tasting, games and paintings.
Discovery
Discover Amphora Wines at Adega José de Sousa
On a private guided tour, discover the secrets of this ancient process of wine production in a unique cellar, with 114 clay pots.
Discovery
Harvest experience at Adega José de Sousa
Discover the art of harvesting in a program that includes a welcome drink, a guided tour of the winery, participation in the ongoing harvest activities and lunch of regional snacks with wines from the José de Sousa winery.
Discovery
Yes! I'm a Wine Geek!
100% tailormade, orientated for the wine lovers who want to fulfill their curiosity & learn more about Portuguese wines. After a deep visit to our facilities, the wine tasting will include 7 wines + a barrel/stainless steel tank tasting, and a cheese & presunto board.
Discovery
From Farm to Table
Pairing 2 worlds: the world of wine & the world of gastronomy. They need each other, they are complementary, and they allow us to spread more portuguese traditions & flavors abroad!
Adventure
Outdoor Experience
The best way to enjoy a bottle of wine in the middle of the Alentejo landscape, with no hurry and all the needed comfort to rest & spend a convivial moment.
Discovery
A picnic in the Alentejo
The most pure Alentejo experience. Visit the centenary Herdade Grande and have a picnic in the vineyards, in what is considered one of the best wine tourism regions in the world
Discovery
KITCHEN’ing with the WINE
Discover the secrets of tradicional Alentejo cuisine in an amazing experience and an unforgettable lunch.
Discovery
WINE’making FOR A DAY
A unique experience: crafting your own wine and being a winemaker for a day.
Adventure
Grape harvesting at Barrocal
Dive into the wine traditions of Alentejo, learn about this special terroir and get to know the wines of the 200-year-old São Lourenço do Barrocal estate.
Discovery
Taste the São Lourenço do Barrocal wine
Savour the authentic flavour profiles of the Barrocal wines with a tasting of three or five references
Adventure
Carriage rides with wine tastings
Take a ride in our horse carriage and do a wine tasting in the middle of nature.
Discovery
Visit to Torre de Palma Winery and 3 Wine Tastings
Visit to Torre de Palma Winery and 3 Wine Tastings
Discovery
Barrels Wine Tasting
Try something different, unique, and wonderful like tasting the Wines directly from the Torre de Palma barrels!
Discovery
A wine lunch under a thousand-year-old olive tree
Morgado do Quintão has passed through the hands of more than four generations, each of which has left its unique mark on the land and paved the way for the next.
Discovery
Wine Blending Workshop
Wine Blending is an experience in which participants are challenged to create a blend of their own with wine from different deposits and barrels from the Torre de Palma winery.
Adventure
Wine Harvest at Torre de Palma
In this special program, we have prepared for you an immersive experience in wine culture with the opportunity to taste the flavors of Alentejo in Basilii.
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